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Hello again Oriental! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy; a morning shower, temps: high: 67, low: 34.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 41 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It may be chilly outside, but wild animals are built for it.
    Rabbits, squirrels, deer, and even birds have natural adaptations such as thick fur, cozy nests, and food-storing habits that help them survive… (Nextdoor )
  • In the latest episode of Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologists, Corey and Ben discuss the role stocking plays in offsetting poor natural reproduction.
    They are joined by Chad Thomas of the NC Marine and Estuary Foundation as they discuss stocking and evaluation of striped bass on the Roanoke River,… (Nextdoor )
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Grantsboro. Apply here.
  • Acosta, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Coverage Merchandiser - Walmart in Havelock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oriental here.

🗞 Nearby News

Havelock

  • Havelock Bypass set to open Friday, Dec. 19, with full completion expected by late 2026 (wcti12.com)
  • Then and now: New Bern's public power utility (newbernnow.com)
  • Amazon package thieves caught in Craven County (wnct.com)

Beaufort

  • Duke Energy $25K grants aid Beaufort County small businesses (wnct.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
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